I’ve been told again recently that in essence ‘real’ art
work should not need words. Even though I don’t believe that for a second, I do
believe that’s a thought worth exploring. Why would someone say that? What
preconceived ideas about art have created this definition in their mind? What
is this person looking for?
With a true rebellious spirit, I decided that day that I
must paint a quote. I found this quote and immediately loved the truth that
rang through it. I googled it to give tribute to the brilliant author’s insight
and I discovered that is credited to anonymous. So thank you anonymous!
I find it so interesting how the human mind bounces between
the glass half full and half empty. Of course Lennon was brilliant in telling
us that there’s “nothing you can see that isn’t shown”, that all is there for
us to truly understand if we pay attention long enough. But when you practice
awareness, you also realize that what you believe really dictates what your reality
is. If you believe there is abundance, you are right. If you believe there is
scarcity, you are also right. So why not
question that belief? Byron Katie says that if you have a stressful thought, then
that is your cue to question it.
So I paint this as a reminder, watch your thoughts. And you
will see amazing things happen.